The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast

07/10/2024

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30/09/2024

🚨HEY!🚨

If you are feeling helpless about the situation in Asheville and want to help, my good banjo picking pal Jeremy Rilko is accepting Venmo donations. Jeremy's house and car were severely damaged, but he managed to get a U-Haul and is making supply runs to help people out.

17/09/2024

NEW EPISODE! This one is a new-and-improved remix of Episode #26, featuring banjo phenom Jens Kruger! Jens is the longtime banjoist and composer with acclaimed bluegrass group The Kruger Brothers, and has inspired a generation of musicians with his dazzling, inventive, and soulful playing. He is also an innovator in banjo design, and works in that capacity for Deering Banjos. Available on Spotify, Youtube, and all podcast platforms.

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, Bluegrass Country Radio, and Sullivan Banjo Company

31/08/2024

New Episode! This one features the first ever 4-stringer guest on the podcast, and nobody is more deserving of the honor than Johnny Baier! Johnny is one of the world’s foremost performers, entertainers, and educators of tenor and plectrum banjos. A true virtuoso and student of the traditions of the instrument, Johnny lays down some serious knowledge for any of you unfamiliar with the 4-string banjo world! He is also the director of the American Banjo Museum, a 2019 inductee into the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame, and a board member of the Steve Martin Banjo Prize. Available on all podcast apps or via link in comments!

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, Bluegrass Country Radio, and Sullivan Banjo Company

21/05/2024

Effect pedals... on Banjo??!! YES!!

In this demonstration episode, Keith runs down the list of all the major effects food groups and gives a live demonstration of what they all sound like when used with acoustic banjo! Includes advice and demonstrations of products by TC Electronic, Roland (Boss), Grace Design, Analog Man Guitar Effects, and more! Link in comments.

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, Sullivan Banjo Company, and Paige Capo

28/04/2024

Hope to see you all tomorrow!!

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15/04/2024

NEW EPISODE! This one features Jim “Wild Jimbo” Pankey, who has played both 3-finger and clawhammer style professionally for many years with the Hamilton County Ramblers and other groups. These days, Jim is a top banjo influencer through his instructional Youtube channel, and has helped thousands of banjoists all over the world in developing their skills through his humorous and informative video content. Link in comments!

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Paige Capo, Elderly Instruments, and Sullivan Banjo Company

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01/04/2024

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